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Water container
Water container

Water container

Place of OriginChina
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze red and overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 3 1/2 in x Diam. 3 1/2 in, H. 8.9 cm x Diam. 8.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1346
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
MarkingsKangxi mark and underglaze-blue six-character mark in three columns
More Information

This water dipper (or brush washer) exemplifies the scholarly objects produced under the patronage of the Kangxi emperor. The peony branches that have underglaze red blossoms with overglaze green leaves, outlined in ink, represent a new style of decoration produced at the imperial shop in Jingdezhen.